wellness
The state of being in great health, and continually striving to attain all of your goals.
Something Happened at the Mall Today
Choose to walk out your front door today and deliberately decide that you're going to look for love happening to others instead of watching for negative things which may or may not happen to you. Let's face it, many of us do tend to walk around expecting to come in contact with negative people, places and things. But it simply doesn't have to be that way. It's not a healthy premise for us to walk through our day always on the verge of getting put off or being slighted by someone or something.
Bernie BeeJay TangiePublished 6 years ago in LongevityRiding the Lightning
I’m always told that I will get used to having epilepsy. But how can you get used to something that deep down has ruined your life? When I was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 18, I felt like my whole world had fallen apart, and to this day I still do. Before the diagnoses, I had all these dreams of what I wanted out of life: to be a mother, have a great job, and most importantly be happy. But that all changed. When that first seizure came, little did I know that my life would be changed forever.
Charlotte AmisPublished 6 years ago in LongevityHygge: The Art of Being Cosy
Lots of great things come out of Scandinavia. Sweden gave us IKEA and H&M, Norway gave us skiing and cute knit jumpers, Finland, the Moomins. But my personal favourite emerged from Denmark—the wonderful concept of Hygge.
Sinéad Ní DálaighPublished 6 years ago in LongevityVirtues, Vices, and You
We all have certain traits or physical "imperfections" about ourselves we don't like and recognize them as part of who we are as a person to justify their existence. I for one acknowledge that I'm loud and extremely talkative, I have a faulty thought-to-speech filter, and I'm not as fit or tall as I'd like to be.
Three Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Sleep
If your sleep is leaving a little... something to be desired, join the club! According to the CDC, one in three Americans don't get enough sleep, and two fifths of Americans report being tired most of the week. With the health problems that are linked to sleep-deprivation (weight gain, higher risk of heart disease, mental health problems) people everywhere are rushing for the secret to getting their eight hours.
Grasp a Steady Breath: 3 Steps
Struggle to grasp a steady breath at times? When we are stressed or going through an emotional time in life, it can be easy to breathe shallow and frantic.
Anrika FlatmanPublished 6 years ago in LongevityMartial Arts
Martial Arts are widely known across the world from Aikido to Yaw-Yan. Steeped in mysterious, and sometimes just misunderstood, history these arts can benefit people in various ways, from Self-defence to better health. In modern times where there are different schools the world over the hardest thing about martial arts is the question "Which art do I choose?"
Alan WalkerPublished 6 years ago in LongevityThai Amulet Stories
Before I left Thailand, I decided to buy a number of amulets to give to friends as gifts. I chose a variety of amulets and takruts according to the blessings they would bestow on the owner of them. Takruts are a kind of talisman or amulet, usually in the form of a tube of metal or a piece of lead which bears magical symbols.
Janet DarbeyPublished 6 years ago in LongevityHow to Start Your Day a Bit Better...
I figured that the most helpful thing I could do, would be to share some of my tips and tricks when it comes to having a less 'shitty' day.
Ella-May MillsPublished 7 years ago in LongevityBest Ways to Deal with Stress
"Stress is caused by being 'here' but wanting to be 'there'." —Eckhart Tolle As a college student, stress is my middle name. We all deal with stress, and we all deal with it in our own ways. It can be hard to juggle all that life has to offer. Between school, work, the gym, kids, relationships, family, and friends, you might feel a little bit overwhelmed. No matter how stressful life may seem at times, there are steps we can take to help relieve that stress and relax.
Brandon GlandtPublished 7 years ago in LongevityWant to Relax?
You had one of the worst days in a long time. The boss was on your back for an overdue deadline that was not your fault. You spilled coffee on your favorite white blouse. Your beloved stood you up on a supper date you planned for over a week.
Lisa PalmerPublished 7 years ago in LongevityT1D Christmas Wishlist
Christmas is approaching and if you don't know what to get a T1D in your life, here's a list of my top ten picks! Want to treat yo' self? Go ahead! (Feel free to drop this list to a spouse or loved one, I did it myself.)
Leslie MontañoPublished 7 years ago in Longevity